# SchoolMessenger

> Education

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id978894818](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id978894818)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id978894818`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PowerSchool Group LLC
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (808 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.10.10
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-10
- **First published:** 2015-04-15
- **Size:** 43 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schoolmessenger/id978894818)
- **Website:** [https://www.powerschool.com/solutions/communication/](https://www.powerschool.com/solutions/communication/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.powerschool.com/privacy/](https://www.powerschool.com/privacy/)

## Description

SchoolMessenger is a powerful school communications app for busy parents, students, and staff. It brings all notifications into an easy inbox and supports two-way teacher-parent-student messages when enabled by the school or district.

Key features include a scrollable notification view, detailed notification preferences, and push alerts to keep everyone informed. Note: the app is not for broadcasting messages; if you need to send broadcasts, use the SchoolMessenger Admin sender app. Requirements include a SchoolMessenger subscription, a valid email on file, and internet access.

## Rankings

- #60,679 — Overall

## Review summary

SchoolMessenger serves as a centralized hub for school communications and can be very helpful for reporting absences and staying informed. However, many users report reliability problems: unread badges that won’t clear, inconsistent notifications, and limited absence options (full-day only, issues with multiple children). Additional pain points include slow performance and frequent sign-outs, plus difficulty changing districts. Overall, it’s valuable when it works, but ongoing reliability and usability gaps hinder consistent use.

### Pros

- Centralized hub for all school communications and updates.
- Helpful for reporting absences and attendance-related notices when the feature works.
- Easy-to-use navigation and quick access to messages.
- Keeps families informed with timely updates and notifications.
- Useful for staying connected with teachers and the school.

### Cons

- Unread message badges and read status don’t clear reliably; no 'mark all as read' option.
- Notifications are unreliable; some users report missed or delayed messages.
- Absence reporting is limited (full-day only) and may not support multiple children or half-days.
- Stability issues: slow performance, frequent sign-outs or crashes.
- Inability to change districts within the app; district management/configuration is problematic.

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